Are you passionate about chemistry and innovation? Join the thriving Research & Development team at Sun Chemical in Rochdale and help shape the future of cutting-edge products in a global, forward-thinking company!

Product Development Chemist
Rochdale, OL16 4LE

* Full time, permanent
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Excellent benefits package

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, colour and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.

Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

The Role

Thanks to our innovative products and great team – we now have an opportunity for a New Product Development Chemist to join our professional Research & Development team based in Rochdale.

Key Responsibilities:

* To develop new products as well as maintenance of profitable new products to meet business requirements to agreed deadlines and timescales.
* Working closely with other technicians, chemists and project leaders on the formulation and research of new and existing products.
* Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations.
* Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders.
* Provides technical advice, guidance & support maintaining laboratory processes, equipment and resolution of customer issues.
* Meets required Production, Quality, EHS & Regulatory policies when formulating new products and maintaining existing products.
* Safety commitment

Qualifications / Experience:

* Degree in Chemistry or related discipline
* Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment, preferably Energy Curable Flexo inks
* Able to take ownership and responsibility of their work and think for themselves while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of the development
* Ability to devise test methods, analyse results and disseminate them in a professional and effective way
* Strong team player
* Ambitious and willing to learn
* Hold a strong can-do-attitude
* Proficient in the use of common productivity software applications

Benefits:

* Competitive Salary depending on experience
* Company pension
* Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with service
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Flexible working
* Further training opportunities
* Access to discounts and savings at some of the UK’s biggest retailers
* Free onsite parking

Join us in making a difference with innovative and sustainable solutions. Apply today to be a part of our global success!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Product Development Scientist, R&D Technician, Formulation Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Laboratory Scientist, Ink Chemist, Materials Scientist, Process Chemist, Polymer Chemist, Innovation Specialist